VENTO 3600 Gaming Machine Chassis Kit User Guide 15-067008400 E1780 First Edition V1 September 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ iv Safety information ............................................................................... v About this guide ................................................................................. vi ASUS contact information ................................................................ viii Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Product introduction Welcome! ................................................................................. 2 Package contents .................................................................... 2 System specification ............................................................... 3 Exploded drawing .................................................................... 4 Front panel features ................................................................ 5 Side panel features .................................................................. 6 Rear panel features ................................................................. 6 Internal features ...................................................................... 7 Chapter 2: 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Basic installation Preparation .............................................................................. 2 Removing the side panel ......................................................... 2 Installing the power supply unit (PSU) .................................... 4 Installing the motherboard ...................................................... 5 Installing a hard disk drive ....................................................... 6 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive ................................. 7 Installing a SATA hard disk drive ............................... 9 Installing an optical drive ......................................... 10 Installing additional 5.25-inch drive(s) .................... 12 2.6 Installing 5.25-inch drives ..................................................... 10 2.6.1 2.6.2 2.7 2.8 2.9 Installing a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive .................................... 14 Installing expansion cards ...................................................... 17 Replacing the side cover ....................................................... 19 iii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · This device may not cause harmful interference, and · This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. iv Safety information Electrical safety · To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. · When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. · Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. · Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. · Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. · If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety · Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. · Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. · To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. · Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. · Place the product on a stable surface. · If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. v About this guide This user guide contains the general information and installation instructions for the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: · Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit. The chapter lists the system features and introduces the front and rear panels, and the internal components. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 3600. · Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as motherboard/optical drive/hard disk drive manuals and warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. 2. vi Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and information to aid in completing a task. vii ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address Telephone Web site 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 +886-2-2894-3447 www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone (MB/Component) (Notebook) (Server/PC) (Networking) Support fax +886-2-2890-7121 (English) +886-2-2890-7122 (English) +886-2-2890-7123 (English) +886-2-2890-7902 (English) +886-2-2890-7698 ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address Fax E-mail Web site 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA +1-510-608-4555 tmd1@asus.com usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone (General) (Notebook) Support fax Support e-mail +1-502-995-0883 +1-510-739-3777 +1-502-933-8713 tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Telephone Fax Online contact Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-95990 +49-2102-959911 www.asuscom.de/sales Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support Web site +49-2102-95990 +49-2102-959911 www.asuscom.de/support www.asuscom.de/news viii This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 3600 chassis kit. The chapter lists the system features and introduces the front and rear panels, and the internal components. ASUS VENTO 3600 Product introduction Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS VENTO 3600! The ASUS VENTO 3600 blends efficient functionality with aesthetic design to bring your gaming experience to new heights of performance and style! The colorful and innovative design exclusively by ASUS lets you break away from the usual cube-shaped machines and transport yourself into the virtual future. The ASUS VENTO 3600's screwless design for add-on cards, optical drives, hard disk drives, and floppy disk drive makes device installation a breeze. Side vent holes with an air duct, as well as fans on the rear and front panels ensure cool air to reach the CPU and internal components directly for optimum thermal performance. To prevent the hassle of tangled cables, the ASUS VENTO 3600 comes with a cable management kit. Redefine extreme gaming with the ASUS VENTO 3600. 1.2 Package contents 1 x 80 mm fan for the front panel 1 x 120 mm system fan for the rear panel 1 x Cable management kit Screws Key lock User guide Power supply unit Check your ASUS VENTO 3600 for the following items. System fan Accessories Documentation Optional item Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specification 4 x External 5.25-inch optical drive bays 1 x External 3.5-inch floppy disk drive bays 3 x Internal 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays 6 x PCI 1 x AGP Supports up to 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port ATX form factor: 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Green, blue, red 308 (w) x 527 (h) x 627 (d) mm 0.8 mm SECC Drive bays Expansion slots USB Audio ports Motherboard support Color options Dimensions Chassis material ASUS VENTO 3600 1-3 1.4 Exploded drawing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Cable management kit 120 mm System fan Top panel 5.25" Drive bay locks 5.25" External drive bays (drives not included) Magic Mask® 5.25" Drive bay covers Side vent for air duct Side panel 13. HDD cage lock 14. Removable HDD cage (drives not included) 15. Expansion slots 16. Chas ...